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Jones Jr. wins decision over Alexander

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:27:00 +0300

In�a�cruiserweight clash, four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (55-8, 40�KOs) outclassed former �Contender� participant Max Alexander (14-6-2, 2�KOs) over ten rounds on�Saturday night at�the Civic Center in�Atlanta, Georgia. The 42-year-old Jones rebounded from three straight losses, taking a�ten round unanimous decision by�scores of�100-90, 99-91, 100-90

Jones Jr-Alexander for UBO belt

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:58:00 +0300

Former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. (54-8, 40 KOs) will take on former «Contender» star Max Alexander (14-5-2, 4 KOs) for the vacant UBO Inter-Continental cruiserweight title on December 10 in Atlanta, Georgia. Billed as Kings Of The Ring 5 — Resurrection, the fight will be promoted by KO Kings in association with RJJ Promotions and Big Play Entertainment, this fight will be the first ever UBO title fightto be broadcast live on Internet Pay-Per-View

Sillakh Win in Moscow

Sat, 21 May 2011 21:01:00 +0300

Sillakh, 26, was just way better than his awkward opponent. He played with him in the opening rounds just fooling the clumsy African boxer on his way out and punished him with strong counter right hands. In round three Wandera, 27, was forced to run for dear life with his back turned. He was soon down on a combination of hard blows by the Ukrainian

Denis Lebedev With Brutal KO of Roy Jones in The Tenth

Sat, 21 May 2011 21:57:00 +0300

In a cruiserweight contest, Denis Lebedev (22-1, 17KOs) knocked out former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. (54-8, 40KOs) in the tenth and final round. Jones was out cold as he dropped face first to the mat. Jones now on a three fight losing streak and drops four of his last six

Jones Jr. sharp in workout

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:11:00 +0300

Legendary eight-time world boxing champion and future hall-of-famer Roy Jones Jr. is currently training in Northwest Florida for his upcoming fight against Denis Lebedev scheduled for Saturday, May 21 in Moscow, Russia. The fight will be at the cruiserweight limit of 200 lbs. and is the only title between middleweight and heavyweight that has eluded Jones

Lebedev, Tszyu Workout

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:47:00 +0300

WBO # 1 rated cruiserweight Denis Lebedev (21-1, 16 KOs) continues to prepare for his �Battle of Two Empires� fight against legendary multi-division world champion Roy Jones Jr (54-7, 40 KOs) on May 21th at the Sport Complex Krylatskoe in Moscow, Russia. Lebedev is preparing with Hall of Famer

Roy Jones Jr. to fight Denis Lebedev

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr., despite losing three of his last five fights and two in a row in lopsided fashion, will continue his boxing career. On Thursday evening, Jones signed on to face rugged cruiserweight contender Denis Lebedev on May 22 in Moscow, John Wirt, CEO of Jones’ Square Ring promotional company, told ESPN.com

Ismayl Sillakh-Yordanis Despaigne Set For March 4

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:28:00 +0300

For the first time in history, professional boxing is coming to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on Friday, March 4, 2011 as part of ESPN The Weekend. This event is being promoted by Roy Jones Jrs promotional company Square Ring Promotions, Inc. and The Bluewave Group

Roy Jones Jr. Reaches Deal With HBO For Permanent Slot

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:25:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. has reached an agreement with HBO Sports and will rejoin the network as permanent expert analyst on the late-night HBO BOXING AFTER DARK series, it was announced today by Rick Bernstein, senior vice president and executive producer, HBO Sports

Tomasz Adamek vs Roy Jones Jr. in Talks For March Bout

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:31:00 +0300

Respected Polish journalist Janusz Pindera has been informed that heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek (42-1, 27 KO), and former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40 KO) are very close to to reaching an agreement for a March fight

Nikolay Valuev and Roy Jones Jr. are coming to Kiev. Tyson is still out of reach�

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:50:00 +0300

All of them are expected to appear on the TV channel UKRAINE, and its TV show The Contender. Well known boxing promoter and partner of the project Vadym Bukhkalov told that recently the contracts with the famous boxers Nikolai Valuev and Roy Jones Jr. had been signed

Roy Jones: David Haye Copied My Style, I Want His Title!

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:11:00 +0300

Former four division champion Roy Jones Jr. is still pursuing a fight with WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. Jones, 41-years-old, is not ready to retire just yet. Jones lost a twelve round decision to Bernard Hopkins in April and was stopped by IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green in the first round of their December fight. He thinks Haye is the perfect final opponent before retiring

Jones injured, fight postponed

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:09:00 +0300

Square Ring Promotions announced today that it was postponing the Roy Jones, Jr. vs. Danny Santiago Boxing event scheduled for October 7 due to a hand injury suffered by Roy Jones, Jr. John Wirt, CEO of Square Ring Promotions, said �Roy�s manager, McGee Wright, informed me today that Roy injured his left hand while sparring on Saturday and that on Monday, he went to the doctor and X-rays were taken

Jones-Santiago presser

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:20:00 +0300

Legendary eight-time world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. returns home for only the second time in 11 years to battle Danny �The Bronx Bomber� Santiago for the NABF cruiserweight championship on Thursday, Oct. 7 at the Pensacola Civic Center. The star-studded card also features another NABF championship match as well as the area�s best pro boxing talent. The event is being promoted by Square Ring Promotions in association with the Pensacola Civic Center and Will Call Sports Grille and Ice Nightclub

Hopkins wins foulfest

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:51:00 +0300

17 years after their first fight, ring legend Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32 KOs) evened the score against 41-year-old fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40 KOs) winning a foul-filled twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night in a light heavyweight bout at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The first five rounds were measured, tactical and sometimes dirty, but things really heated up in round six after Hopkins went down from a seemingly light rabbit punch

Hopkins Gets Revenge, Collapses, Demands David Haye

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0300

Outside of three Roy Jones Jr. fouls that each crumpled Bernard Hopkins to the canvas, the crowd of 6,792 at Mandalay Bay was treated to little in the way of action as the 45-year-old Philadelphia evened a 17-year-old score with a unanimous decision in their 12-round light heavyweight rematch

Bernard Hopkins Decisions Roy Jones in a Big Stinker

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0300

After 17-years of waiting, Bernard Hopkins (51-5-1, 32KOs) won a twelve round lopsided decision over Roy Jones Jr. (54-7, 40KOs) at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The scores were 117-110, 117-110 and 118-109 for Hopkins. Jones won a twelve round decision over Hopkins in 1993. The live crowd booed often at the lack of action in the ring

Schaefer Wants Hopkins To Forget Haye, Retire Instead

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:31:00 +0300

Richard Schaefer, CEO for Golden Boy Promotions, would like to see his friend and business partner Bernard Hopkins retire from the ring. Hopkins, 45, finally got his revenge on Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday night in Las Vegas by winning an ugly, foul-filled twelve round decision. Hopkins nearly fainted after the fight was over. He felt dizzy, blaming his post-fight reaction on Jones hitting him with illegal punches to the back of the head

Ismayl Sillakh: "If I Fought Hopkins, I Would Beat Him"

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 15:55:00 +0300

Light heavyweight Ismayl Sillakh (12-0, 11KOs) was very impressive on the Bernard Hopkins-Roy Jones Jr. undercard on Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. He faced veteran Daniel Judah (23-5-3, 10KOs), who went the distance with numerous top contenders like Glen Johnson and Yusaf Mack. Sillakh passed the test with flying colors. He picked Judah apart and stopped him inside of two rounds. Judah had previously been stopped one time, back in 2006 when Darnell Wilson clipped him in four rounds

Hopkins, Jones weigh in

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:11:00 +0300

From the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for tomorrow night�s PPV-televised �The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II� showdown promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. Bernard Hopkins 175 vs. Roy Jones 175 Rocky Juarez 129 vs. Jason Litzau 130 Sergio Mora 161 vs. Calvin Green 161 Ismayl Sillakh 175 vs. Daniel Judah 175

JEFF LACY: Q & A

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:49:00 +0300

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW by G. Leon GL: It's always a pleasure to get a phone call from Jeff Lacy. To what do we owe the honor of this call? �I just want to extend my challenge to Jesse Brinkley. He looked good in his win in the elimination fight against Curtis Stevens�

Seventeen years of bad blood

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:30:00 +0300

Both have made their mark in the history books as they have been considered two of the greatest fighters of our era. For years fight fans have yearned for the rematch to take place. On April 3, Roy Jones Jr (54-6, 40 KOs) and Bernard Hopkins (50-5-2 1NC, 35 KOs) will finally settle their differences inside the ring at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

Hopkins-Jones in theaters

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:22:00 +0300

Golden Boy Promotions has reached a new agreement with NCM Fathom to continue presenting live world championship boxing in theaters throughout 2010. The first bout for 2010 will be Saturday�s Hopkins-Jones Jr. clash presented in 150+ movie theaters in high definition LIVE from Las Vegas� Mandalay Bay Events Center

Hopkins, Jones Video

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:18:00 +0300

Here is video from this week�s media days for the April 3 clash between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr

Roy Jones Jr: 'I Don't Look 40, Hopkins Looks Like He's 52'

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:26:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins is a shark. He�s a bottom feeder. He�s catfish. He�s waiting around for someone to die, then he�ll bight into it. If something is dead, he�ll try to taste it. If something is alive, he doesn�t want any part of it. If something is close to dead he�ll try to eat it. He wanted to wait until I was done. He didn�t have anywhere else to go and now he thinks he�ll get his revenge and ride out into the sunset

Hopkins Promises To Punish Jones With a Bad Beating

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:29:00 +0300

"I want it so badly and really I want Roy to be able to remember this beating I am about to give him for making me wait so long. But now the wait is over, I am going old school and back to the days of the Executioner. He delayed it too long but his days are now over, the Governor has spoken and April 3 will be the day

Lucas vs. Andrade on May 28

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0300

Following his successful return to the ring last December, former WBC super middleweight champion Éric Lucas (39-7-3, 15 KOs.) will be looking to add a 40th win to his outstanding pro record on Friday, May 28th in Quebec City. Considered a Quebec boxing hero, Lucas will be lacing up the gloves against the ever popular Librado Andrade (28-3-0, 21 KO)

Sillakh-Judah April 3rd

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0300

Hot power-punching prospect Ismayl Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) steps up in class as he takes on veteran Daniel Judah (23-4-3, 10 KOs) April 3rd in a scheduled 10 or 12 round light heavyweight bout. Sillakh who recently was signed by Roy Jones Jr. Square Ring Promotions will battle Judah on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins pay-per-view

Danny Green-Manny Siaca Moves To April 18 in Perth

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:33:00 +0300

Danny Green's defense of the IBO cruiserweight title against former champion Manny Siaca has moved. The fight was originally set down for the Sydney Entertainment Centre on April 14. It is now set to take place at Perth's Challenge Stadium on April 18

Square Ring inks Sillakh

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:01:00 +0300

Undefeated young light heavyweight prospect Ismayl �The Black Russian� Sillakh (11-0, 10 KOs) has signed a promotional agreement with Roy Jones, Jr.�s Square Ring Promotions, it was announced today by Chief Executive Officer John Wirt. �We�re extremely excited about signing this kind of young talent,� said Wirt

Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins Talk April 3 Rematch

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:31:00 +0300

After 17 years the wait is over as sure-fire future Hall of Famers Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones Jr. collide in a long awaited rematch that will add the final chapter to their 17-year rivalry. The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II is set for Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout will be broadcast live on pay-per-view beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT

Hopkins, Jones Jr. agree to fight

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:01:00 +0300

Two months after the long-anticipated Roy Jones Jr.-Bernard Hopkins rematch was left for dead following Jones' stunning first-round knockout loss in an interim bout, the fight was resurrected on Wednesday -- an early birthday present for the aging stars. Hopkins, who will be 45 on Friday and still ranks among the best fighters in the world pound-for-pound, and Jones

Danny Green Will Look To Destroy Bernard Hopkins

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:50:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green (28-3, 25 KOs) is planning to destroy Bernard Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) if the two fighters ever lock horns. Green loves to end his fights by knockout. He knows Hopkins will try to slow down the pace and make it a boxing match. Green tells the Philadelphia Daily News that he wants find out the hard way on which strategy will play out

Green annihilates Jones Jr.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:01:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green (28-3, 25 KOs) destroyed ring legend Roy Jones Jr. (54-6, 40 KOs) in the first round on Wednesday night at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. Green floored Jones with a huge right hand to the temple and Roy couldn�t shake it off. The bout was stopped by the referee during Green�s follow-up barrage. Official time was 2:02

Roy Jones Offers No Excuses, Green Blasts The Critics

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:13:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green's crushing first round knockout sends shockwaves to everyone; even to thousands of his countrymen who watched it live at the packed Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. Green caught Jones with a right hand in second minute of the first round, landing the punch on the temple and nearly knocking out the ring veteran with that single shot. Jones beat the count, but he was out on his feet and easy

Jones, Green make weight

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green and challenger Roy Jones Jr. both made weight Tuesday for their showdown at the Acer Arena, Homebush, Sydney, NSW, Australia on Wednesday

Green: 'If I Land, Roy Jones Gets Knocked Out For a Week'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:22:00 +0300

IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green claims to have a super punch up his sleeve and plans to use it against Roy Jones Jr. on Wednesday when they face off at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. If he manages to land that punch, he says Jones will get knocked out cold for a week. He doesn't think Jones' chin will be able to take the punches. "I won't name which punch, but there's one punch, if I hit him clean with it, he is going to be knocked out for a week

Jones ready to make history

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:29:00 +0300

Not since legendary heavyweight Jack Johnson came in 1908 has there been such a high profile fighter boxing in the country of Australia. Now in 2009 former eight times world champion Roy Jones Jr is poised to make boxing history when he takes on local Aussie hero Danny Green for the IBO cruiserweight title at the Acer Arena in Sydney on December 2nd. The significance of the match is not just the fact it will be the biggest

Green aims to upset Jones Jr

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:17:00 +0300

Current IBO Cruiserweight champion Danny Green (27-3, 24 KOs) defends his title against eight time world champion Roy Jones Jr in Sydney on December 2nd in what is expected to be the biggest fight in Australian boxing history. The fight appears to have many exciting ingredients and certainly within Australia it is creating a huge demand

Hopkins vs Ornelas on 12/2: Bernard's Tuneup Set

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:57:00 +0300

According to Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, Bernard Hopkins will face Enrique Ornelas (29-5, 19KOs). Schaefer told the Los Angeles Times that Hopkins-Ornelas will take place on December 2 in Philadelphia, Bernard's hometown. The fight is a tuneup to prepare for an early 2010 rematch with Roy Jones Jr. The two veterans reached an agreement two weeks ago for a rematch of their 1993 bout

Jones, Hopkins get into it

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:11:00 +0300

Bernard Hopkins was on the Calvin Murphy radio show last night and an associate of Roy Jones Jr. got hold of Roy so he called in to join the conversation that soon turned into a fight negotiation. Jones came to the conclusion that �Bernard is scared,� and here are some highlights� Bernard Hopkins: Money has been the issue for the past ten years with us. Roy Jones: How much will you give me

Vitali Tsypko Talks Roy Jones, Bute, Returning

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:34:00 +0300

Former EBU (European) super middleweight champion Vitali Tsypko is still recovering from his shoulder injury and doesn�t know when he will step into a ring again and whether it will happen in 2009

Green-Jones in Sydney?

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:24:00 +0300

Reports from the New South Wales government in Australia today are indicating that the proposed IBO cruiserweight title fight between Australian Danny Green and Roy Jones Jr will be held in Sydney on November 21st. It was widely expected that Ethiad Stadium in Melbourne was a front runner to hold the bout with a capacity of 50,000 that would accommodate Australia�s biggest and most anticipated fight ever

Jones stops Lacy; Green next

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:25:00 +0300

In a clash of former world champions known for their left hooks, Roy �Captain Hook� Jones, Jr. (54-5, 40 KOs) schooled Jeff �Left Hook� Lacy (25-3, 17 KOs) over ten one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the MS Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. An extremely sharp Jones methodically battered Lacy, becoming more dominant as the bout progressed. Over the last few rounds Jones landed almost at will

Jones, Lacy weigh in

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 08:50:00 +0300

Roy Jones 174 vs. Jeff Lacy 172 Danny Green 179.5 vs Julio Cesar Dominguez 181.5 BJ Flores 200 vs. Epifanio Mendoza 199 Verquan Kimbrough 135 vs. Jason Litzau 135.5

Green-Dominguez clash Aug 15

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0300

Former WBA light heavyweight champion Danny� The Green Machine� Green (26-3, 23 KO�s) departed Sydney airport today bound for the USA and will challenge for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title against Julio Cesar Dominguez (20-4-1, 14 KOs) at the Gulf Coast Arena in Biloxi, Mississippi on August 15

Jones-Lacy presser quotes!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:43:00 +0300

Two of the best left hook punchers in boxing, 8 time world boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2 time super middleweight title holder Jeff �Left Hook� Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), will square off August 15th in the 12 round main event to determine whom the better �hooker� really is today, headlining the �Hook City� pay-per-view show live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jones defends his NABO light heavyweight title against Lacy

Lacy signs to fight Roy!

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:43:00 +0300

Former IBF super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy is on board to face Roy Jones Jr. �Jeff Lacy has signed to fight Roy,� John Wirt, Square Ring CEO, confirmed to exclusively to Fightnews.com. �It�s going to be a pay-per-view event for August 22. We are hoping to have the event in New Orleans.�

Roy Jones vs. Jeff Lacy is Close To Done For August

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:12:00 +0300

According to former super middleweight champion Jeff Lacy, a fight with light heavyweight Roy Jones Jr. is "90% done" and he expects the deal to be finalized in a few days. The fight would take place in August and likely at a weight closer to 175-pounds. It's a natural for the two Florida-based boxers to stage the fight in their common hometown

Jones vs. Adamek is What Roy Wants, Lacy is Secondary

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:21:00 +0300

The 40-year-old former multi-division world champion was at the University of South Florida�s Sun Dome on Saturday night, joining a host of Sunshine State boxers to take in St. Petersburg native Jeff Lacy�s first hometown bout in more than two years.

Roy Jones Stops Omar Sheika in a Five Round Mismatch

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:01:00 +0300

At the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida, Roy Jones Jr. (53-5, 39KOs) stopped Omar Sheika (27-9, 18KOs) in a five round mismatch. Sheika came out swinging, pushing Jones to the ropes and letting his hands go for a few seconds. Jones came back a few minutes later and shook Sheika with a left hook. Jones' quick hands began to take over as the round played

Jones-Sheika Update!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:56:00 +0300

Ticket went on sale today for multi-division former world champion Roy Jones Jr�s first hometown fight in Pensacola, Florida, since January, 1999. Coming off his loss to Joe Calzaghe in November, Jones (52-5, 38 KOs) will face Omar Sheika (27-8, 18 KOs) on March 21 at the Pensacola Civic Center. The event is being promoted by Square Ring Promotions in association with Hirsch Borao Boxing and the Pensacola Civic Center

Roy Jones Jr. To Heavyweight? For Evander Holyfield?

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:43:00 +0300

Former four division Roy Jones Jr. (52-5, 38KOs) is not ready to walk away for good. In his last outing, he lost a shutout twelve round decision to Joe Calzaghe. Jones had said in several interviews that he may decide to make a return to the heavyweight division for a major fight. Jones won a dominant decision over John Ruiz in 2003 to capture the WBA heavyweight title. He vacated the title a few months later to make

Calzaghe busts up Jones!

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:06:00 +0300

Unbeaten light heavyweight star Joe Calzaghe (46-0, 32 KOs) dealt a twelve round beating to Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Jones dropped Calzaghe in round one with a glancing right hand and landed some clean shots in the second. But Calzaghe began to outwork Jones in the third and showed disdain for Jones' power by keeping his hands down between quick flurries

Joe Calzaghe Talks Retirement, Beating Roy Jones

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:05:00 +0300

Following his dominating win over Roy Jones Jr, Welsh champion Joe Calzaghe gave his post-fight thoughts about the fight and his career. On the punch that knocked him down in round one. "Roy stunned me. He hit me with a good punch. That is what being a champion is all about. But I didn't panic. I composed myself, got back up and started to fight again. I just boxed

Calzaghe, Jones make weight!

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:56:00 +0300

Both Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr. weighed in at 174.5 lbs. for their PPV clash Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Other weights: Zab "Super" Judah 144.5 vs Ernest Johnson 144 Francisco Figueroa 143 vs Emanuel Augustus 140.5 Dmitriy Salita 140 vs Derrick Campos 138

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe Final Presser Quotes

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:34:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe: "I am a person who does actions more than words. I am not going to talk this up more than it has to be. To finish my career fighting at Madison Square Garden is all the motivation I need. "I am happy to be here. On Saturday night, you aren't going to see a good fight, you are going to see a great fight

Roy Jones Jr. - "Who is Greater? Me or Bernard Hopkins?"

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:35:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. has come out swinging on Bernard Hopkins. Jones won a twelve round decision over Hopkins in 1993 to capture the vacant IBF middleweight title, and while there have been talks for a rematch since 2002 - the two were never able to reach an agreement. After Hopkins dominated Kelly Pavlik on October 18 in Atlantic City, there was immediate hype for a Hopkins-Jones rematch. Hopkins went on the record, demanding the winner

Pavlik: No offer from Calzaghe!

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:00:00 +0300

WBC and WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik has denied claims that he turned down the opportunity to fight Joe Calzaghe. Pavlik, who takes on Bernard Hopkins on the 18th of October, has said that no approach from the Calzaghe camp was ever made. In an interview on Setanta Sports News during Steve Bunce's Boxing Hour Pavlik said "I don't know why they keep throwing my name out there. They never ever offered us the fight. Calzaghe?

Calzaghe-Jones November 8!

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:06:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe vs. Roy Jones has been officially rescheduled for November 8 at the Mecca of Boxing, Madison Square Garden in New York City. The superfight, originally scheduled for September 20, was postponed due to an injury suffered by Calzaghe during training. Calzaghe vs. Jones, presented by Square Ring, Inc. and Calzaghe Promotions in association with Madison Square Garden, will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View

Joe Calzaghe Injured, Roy Jones Jr. Fight Pushed Back

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:45:00 +0300

MaxBoxing/BoxingScene.com was informed by a reliable source that Joe Calzaghe has suffered a hand injury and will not be able to move forward with his September 20th bout with Roy Jones Jr. at Madison Square Garden. The fight was going to be carried on HBO pay-per-view. At the present, the fight is said to be postponed to a November date. There is no word if the fight will still be held in New York's Madison Square

Roy Jones Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe is Set, Sam Peter Next?

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0300

The light heavyweight contest between Joe Calzaghe (45-0, 32 KOs) and Roy Jones Jr. (52-4, 38 KOs) appears to be a go for September 20. Instead of Las Vegas, the event will likely take place at New York's Madison Square Garden. The card will be televised by HBO pay-per-view, as expected. The next bit of info is odd indeed. Jones told ESPN that after he defeats Calzaghe, he wants to move back up to the heavyweight division in order to challenge

Jones-Calzaghe: September 20?

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:11:00 +0300

The paper says that Calzaghe, who recently cut ties with longtime promoter Frank Warren, was given the open date by HBO. The network was trying to fill the void left by Floyd Mayweather Jr, who was scheduled to face Oscar De La Hoya on the September date, but announced his retirement from the sport a few weeks ago. Rather than keep the date, De La Hoya moved his ring return to December 6. That left HBO with an open slot to fill

Roy Jones: "Calzaghe Deal For November 15"

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:02:00 +0300

"I would love to fight Joe in front of all those fans in Wales. I hope we will have the deal done next week to fight on November 15. I would see it as the best moment of my career. I am confident despite all I have achieved that my best moments are ahead of me," Jones said. Joe is the best light-heavyweight in the world right now and pound for pound only behind Floyd Mayweather. That is the reason I am willing to go to Wales to fight him

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ROY JONES JR

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:34:00 +0300

How was the trip to Germany? "The trip was great. The fans over there seemed highly interested in having me go over there to showcase my talents and put on a show with him. They know if I'm there it's guaranteed to be a good show. Right now I'm also hearing that this guy Silva is really talking about fighting me in a boxing match and I think that's bigger than Beyer. If he comes up again, I mean he got on his website

Beyer victorious, Jones next?

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:55:00 +0300

Three-time WBC super middleweight champion Markus "Boom Boom" Beyer (35-3-1, 13 KOs) set up a possible showdown with Roy Jones Jr., win an easy eight round unanimous decision over Murat Mahmudov (16-4, 8 KOs) on Friday night at the Zenith Kulturhalle in Munich, Germany. Scores were 80-72 on all cards. Jones Jr., making a rare appearance outside the United States, was in attendance for the fight. "Markus Beyer is a wonderful fighter,"

Jones looking for new foe!

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:53:00 +0300

An ebullient Roy Jones Jr. (52-4, 38 KOs), energized by his win over Felix "Tito" Trinidad at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, says he is ready to take on all comers. "I told you Roy Jones Jr. is back," Jones said. "I'll take the winner of either the rematch between Kelly Pavlik and Jermain Taylor or Joe Calzaghe vs. Bernard Hopkins. I'm even willing to go down to 156 pounds to face Oscar De La Hoya in May

Jones defeats Trinidad!

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:01:00 +0300

In a battle of former legendary champions, Roy Jones Jr. (52-4, 38 KOs) won a twelve round unanimous decision over Felix "Tito" Trinidad (42-3, 35 KOs) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Trinidad was sharp early on. Jones laid on the ropes in round three, beckoning Tito to attack his body, but Tito remained patient. Jones had a good round four, landing some clean shots. Jones seemed

Jones, Trinidad speak!

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:23:00 +0300

"I can't believe you stayed in there 12 rounds with me," Roy Jones Jr. said to Felix Trinidad after their fight Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. "We had a great fight and everyone said we were too old." Jones scored a convincing twelve round unanimous decision over Trinidad, dropping the Puerto Rican legend twice in the bout. "All my fans around the world said I was done," continued Roy. "He took

Jones 169.5, Trinidad 170!

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:45:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. 169.5 vs Felix Trinidad 170 Jones and Trinidad faced off during an intense few minutes before being separated. There appears to be a serious dispute over the gloves. The Jones camp is balking over the use of blue Everlast gloves. Stay tuned... Andrew Golota 237 vs Mike Mollo 222 Roman Karmazin 151.75 vs Alex Bunema 153

Roy: Floyd is 10MPH slower!

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:17:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. worked the mitts and showed some of the blazing speed that made him the pound-for-pound best boxer for a decade during a media workout Wednesday at Kingsway Gym in New York featuring fighters from Saturday's "Bring on the Titans" boxing event at Madison Square Garden and on HBO Pay-Per-View. Jones will face Felix �Tito� Trinidad in the main event. "Guess who's back, Roy Jones Jr.," Jones declared

Jones-Trinidad presser!

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:53:00 +0300

Felix Trinidad: It will be a great boxing card you can't miss Saturday night. I'm feeling very good with a lot of passion. I'm just waiting to win on January 19th. Roy Jones Jr: I can't tell how raw I'll be Saturday night. Razzle and dazzle, the Roy Jones of old is back. In response to the Trinidad fans in attendance at the press conference: Come Saturday night you're

Jones: I must KO Tito!

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:56:00 +0300

Ring legend Roy Jones Jr. insists his five-year, seven-fight dry spell of knockouts will absolutely end when he faces Felix Trinidad in 11 days. "Trust me, he's not going the distance with me," promised Roy today from his secluded training facility outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "I must KO him. He's got to go. I don't want a win by decision. That would not be good enough for me at this time. No way, he's got to go!"

Jones: A Knick for a day!

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:39:00 +0300

Former world champion Roy Jones Jr. planned to visit with New York Knicks players after they finished practice at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, N.Y., today but was surprised when Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas waved him over to take part in a full-court, three-man weave drill with the team. "It was a dream come true for me to get on the court and shoot around and do some drills with the Knicks,"

Trinidad in Top Form, Ready For Roy Jones

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:30:00 +0300

Felix "Tito" Trinidad claims to be in the best physical shape of his career. Trinidad tipped the scales on Tuesday, weighing 173-pounds, only 3-pounds above the agreed upon catch-weight for his return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr. on January 19. The fight will be televised by HBO pay-per-view from New York's Madison Square Garden. The bout will be Trinidad's first

Roy Jones Jr: "I Should Be a 50-1 Favorite"

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:01:00 +0300

Two of the greatest boxers in history, Felix �Tito� Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr., will face each other in a battle boxing fans have been waiting for years to see at New York�s famed Madison Square Garden on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View. Trinidad (42-2, 35 KOs), from Puerto Rico, and Jones (51-4, 38 KOs) from Pensacola, Fla.,�both destined for the Hall of Fame�have built a staggering

Roy Jones: "I'll Fight Joe Calzaghe in England"

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:58:00 +0300

Light heavyweight Roy Jones Jr. has a big fight ahead of him, and even bigger plans beyond that. Jones takes on the returning Felix "Tito" Trinidad on January 19 in New York's Madison Square Garden. Jones tells BoxingScene.com that unlike some of Trinidad's past opponents, he intimidates Trinidad, which will make the Puerto Rican superstar come ready to fight. The two meet at a catch-weight of 170-pounds

Jones-Trinidad announced!

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:10:00 +0300

Promoter Don King, dressed in a red Santa suit, officially announced in New York City on Saturday that Felix �Tito� Trinidad and Roy Jones Jr., will face each other at New York�s famed Madison Square Garden on January 19. Trinidad (42-2, 35 KOs), from Puerto Rico, and Jones (51-4, 38 KOs) from Pensacola, Fla.,�both destined for the Hall of

Jones: A legend challenged!

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:30:00 +0300

If he never laces up a glove again, Roy Jones, Jr., is almost a shoe-in to one day be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, so Fightnews asked Jones, why take a fight now with Felix "Tito" Trinidad. "Why would I not take the fight?" responded Jones. "He's a legend in the sport and I call myself a legend, so how can you not take the fight like that?" Jones (51-4, 38 KOs) was in Manhattan on Wednesday to help

Tito, Roy autograph session!

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:43:00 +0300

�Chad�s a great champion but he�s got his work cut out for him with Mendoza,� observed Jones. �Come January 19th though, Roy Jones Jr. is back, and after that�� Jones paused dramatically, then glanced over to Dawson before turning to Mendoza, signaling that he�d fight the winner, to the cheers of those in attendance

Felix Trinidad set to return from retirement, eyes Roy Jones Jr.

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:50:00 +0300

Felix Trinidad doesn't speak English so well, yet made his position very clear. Only one fighter could lure him from retirement: Roy Jones Jr. "Roy Jones is one of the biggest and greatest champions ever in boxing," Trinidad said Monday. "But he's never faced a puncher like me."

Roy Jones Returns in November, Johnson Next?

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:08:00 +0300

Former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. (51-4, 38 knockouts), fresh off his unanimous decision win over Anthony Hanshaw on July 14 in Biloxi, is planning a return to the ring in November. Promoter Murad Muhammad told the Pensacola News Journal that Jones will fight on either Nov. 3, Nov. 10 or Nov. 17. The curent front-runner to host the event is the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, and New Orleans is another possibility

Hanshaw-Jones dispute escalates!

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:46:00 +0300

Bad blood between the Roy Jones Jr. and Anthony Hanshaw camps continued to boil Tuesday as the two prepare to fight in a scheduled 12-round bout for the IBC light heavyweight title Saturday night at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. For the second straight day, the Hanshaw team was physically barred from using the boxing ring and various bags, owned by Jones, at the host IP Casino-Resort-Spa. "I am getting sick

Mayweather: "Roy Jones is a Glass-Chinned Bum"

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:23:00 +0300

Undefeated Tony "The Tyger" Hanshaw is done kissing up to his Saturday night PPV TV opponent, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. Hanshaw is furious that Jones ordered hotel officials and security at the host IP Casino-Resort-Spa not to let Hanshaw and his training team use the first-classs ring and other boxing equipment which had been set up for both fighters

Roy Jones Jr. May Return To Basketball

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:22:00 +0300

To top it off, said team owner Larry Leonard II, "We just got an email from Roy Jones, Jr.'s camp that Roy may make an attempt at a comeback to the sport of basketball as a Houston Taker. All the terms are still being ironed out and we are negotiating with them the terms and agreements that we hope to be in place by next week. If this actually becomes a reality, this off season, then it will be the topping for an interesting summer

Jones / Hanshaw in NYC!

Thu, 24 May 2007 15:16:00 +0300

Roy Jones, Jr., and Anthony Hanshaw joined promoter Murad Muhammad Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, for the New York City announcement of their July 14 Pay-Per-View bout at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Recalling how the fight was originally set for Hurricane Katrina-ravaged New Orleans, Muhammad stated, "Because of the tragedy

ROY JONES JR TO MAKE SHOWTIME DEBUT ON JULY 7?

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:04:00 +0300

Sources close to the situation have informed Boxingtalk.com that former pound for pound king Roy Jones Jr could be making his Showtime debut on July 7. Although terms have yet to be agreed to, Jones versus Anthony Hanshaw is currently in the works for that date

Roy Jones wins unanimous decision over Ajamu

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:28:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. may no longer have what it takes to defeat Antonio Tarver, but the future Hall of Famer had enough to teach Prince Badi Ajamu a lesson. Coming off three straight losses, including two to former undisputed light heavyweight champion Tarver, Jones scored a unanimous 12-round victory over Ajamu on Saturday

Jones-Ajamu presser!

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 16:03:00 +0300

A press conference was held today in Idaho for Saturday night's "Hold Nothing Back!" Pay-Per-View event headlined by living legend Roy Jones, Jr. (49-4, 38 KOs) challenging NABO light heavyweight champion Prince Badi Ajamu in the 12-round main event at Qwest Arena in Boise. "Hold Nothing Back!" will be broadcast live in North America on cable and satellite Pay Per View at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT (blacked out in S. Idaho).

Roy Jones Jr. plays hoops!

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:42:00 +0300

Former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. was in Melbourne, Florida on Saturday night to shoot hoops for the Brevard Blue Ducks semi-pro basketball team. "It felt pretty good," Jones said to Fightnews.com. "My legs were getting kind of tired but that's why I need to get down here." Jones didn't start the game against the R.H.P. Fast Break (from Orlando) because he hasn't had an opportunity to learn the plays but he did get some

Jones Jr.-Prince Badi July 29!

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:11:00 +0300

Silverhawk Boxing today announced that it has reached an agreement for Prince Badi "The Boxing Prince" Ajamu (25-2-1, 14 KOs) to fight former undisputed light heavyweight champion Roy Jones, Jr. (49-4, 38 KOs) on July 29 at a site to be determined. "We're excited about Prince Badi getting a shot to fight the great Roy Jones, Jr.," Prince Badi's promoter (Silverhawk Boxing founder) Dennis Rider added. "The Prince has worked very hard and

Roy Jones to fight Prince Badi Ajamu

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 13:50:00 +0300

Roy Jones's new advisor Jim Thomas has said the former pound-for-pound king will face light heavyweight contender Prince Badi Ajamu this summer. Thomas told the Las Vegas Review Journal that Jones, who hasn't won a fight since November 2003 and is considered dangerously shot by some, will then move up in class and fight a bigger name later in the year

JONES-HOPKINS II OFF MARCH 11

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 19:21:00 +0300

Reliable sources have informed Boxingtalk.com that the Roy Jones Jr-Bernard Hopkins II will not take place on March 11 and might not take place at all. Hopkins will meet with his Golden Boy Partners later this week to discuss his future plans but Boxingtalk.com understands the future hall of famer will not retire before fighting at least once more. Jones and Hopkins were both unavailable for immediate comment

Exclusive Interview: Roy Jones Jr.

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 16:26:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr: "I'm good. You see I don't really take that as a set-back. With me being as dominant as I was, they weren't going to let me take no tune up fight no way. I took a year off and didn't take no tune-up. I came back knowing what I had to do, I know I had to come back and fight the best. And I don't mind, and I'm not mad at my performance, I know I could have been a bit more busier, but sometimes when you ain't been in there for a

Tarver-Jones Postfight Presser!

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:48:00 +0300

The mic was turned over to winner of the fight and Antonio Tarver began by tipping his hat to Roy Jones Jr. "A lot of the news media and experts have been saying that he is a shot fighter, but I'm glad I didn't listen and I worked my butt off. You saw the best Roy Jones tonight that you've seen in the last ten years and any fighter he faced in the last ten years, he would have certainly beaten tonight but he just can't beat the champ, the Magic Man.

Tarver defeats Jones on points

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 09:44:00 +0300

World light heavyweight champion Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver defeated Roy Jones Jr for the second time with a unanimous twelve round points decision on Saturday night at the St. Petersburg Times Forum in Tampa, Florida in the USA. Jones, the former six time world champion in four weight classes, looked brilliant for two rounds, but simply didn't do enough to come close to winning the fight.

Jones: I'll be back!

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 12:46:00 +0300

"I'll be back," promised Roy Jones Jr. "I got hurt once and I think that was the turning point of the fight. He hit me with a good shot. But I kept coming. Can't nobody else beat me but Tarver. Why? Because God blessed me with a true talent.....I was hard to go out like I would have being knocked out twice the last couple of times. I�m a true champion. I�ve been at the top. Being the champion that I am, it was good. I was satisfied with my performance, but I do realize that I lost the fight.

Jones, Tarver make weight!

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 15:17:00 +0300

Roy Jones Jr. weighed in first at 173. About ten minutes later, world light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver scaled in at the 175lb limit.

Merk: Roy Motivated again!

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:18:00 +0300

For the first time in over ten years, Roy Jones Jr. is training with his father Roy Jones Sr. In addition, Roy continues training with longtime trainer Alton Merkerson, who says he has no problem sharing duties with "Big Roy." Coach Merk said Roy is currently sparring with Kippy Warren and Derrick Harmon, and is highly motivated for this fight, which hasn't been the case since a proposed fight with Mike Tyson fell through and Jones returned to the light heavyweight division

Jones' injury proves true

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:04:00 +0300

Rumors that Roy Jones Jr. has suffered a hand injury during training for his upcoming title bout against Antonio Tarver appeared to be confirmed by his actions during a charity basketball game Saturday night at Woodham High School. Jones had no trouble dribbling with either hand but did grab his right wrist and grimaced in obvious pain when he fouled an opponent late in the third quarter. After the game, Jones accepted hand shakes

Roy Jones Jr. suffers injury!

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:34:00 +0300

Moments ago, Boxingtalk.com spoke with former pound for pound king Roy Jones Jr, who informed us that he suffered an injury in sparring. Although Jones wants the show to go on, he doesn't know if his injury will hold up for sure. Roy discusses the injury, his upcoming fight with Tarver, as well his "signing" the Marquez

Roy Jones Jr looking to promote Marquez brothers!

Thu, 08 Sep 2005 16:41:00 +0300

Impeccable sources have informed Boxingtalk.com that Roy Jones Jr's promotional outfit, Square Ring Inc. is looking to promote featherweight king Juan Manuel Marquez and IBF bantamweight champion Rafael Marquez. Since Top Rank may still have rights on the Marquez brothers as this goes to print, representatives from Square Ring will be metting with Top Rank within the next week, to iron-out these issues and hopefully finalize a deal.

Tarver: "I'll KO Roy again"

Tue, 23 Aug 2005 14:34:00 +0300

(Press Release )It's been almost 25 years since Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. crossed paths for the first time, and from their first fight as 13-year-old amateurs, they have been indelibly linked in the minds of boxing fans and each other. But on Saturday, October 1st, at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, this journey comes to an end, as the two premier light heavyweights of this era meet for the third time to determine who the superior fighter truly is. "I have to commend Roy Jones for coming back and saying "I want Antonio Tarver, I want the best

Tarver-Jones in Tampa!

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 15:00:00 +0300

This left Tarver (23-3, 18 KO's) all by himself to promote the fight. "The show must go on," said the classy champion. "I don't have a problem being here soaking up the spotlight. In fact I look better on camera." HBO's Ross Greenberg, however, was slightly harsher in his assessment. "I'd like to admonish Roy Jones for not being here," he said.

Tarver-Jones III on Oct 1st!

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 13:00:00 +0300

�It�s done,� announced promoter Joe DeGuardia of Star Boxing to FightNews. �I am pleased to say that all parties have signed off and Antonio Tarver will meet Roy Jones Jr. on October 1st.� DeGuardia, the promoter of Tarver, received the signed contracts from Jones on Wednesday morning. �It is going to be parity, fifty-fifty. Tarver certainly feels he should get more, but this fight goes beyond money. Both Tarver and Jones are true warriors and they want to see who is the best. This fight will happen because both fighters have an overwhelmingly

Jones-Tarver III might take place this fall

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:43:00 +0300

Jermain Taylor's undisputed middleweight title victory against Bernard Hopkins did more than just end Hopkins' 10-year-plus reign as champ. The victory also helped push rivals Antonio Tarver and Roy Jones Jr. to the negotiating table with each other for a fall HBO PPV fight.Light heavyweight king Tarver and Jones, the former champ, both were in the running to be Hopkins' next opponent on Oct. 1. However, Hopkins lost and will probably wind up in a December rematch with Taylor.